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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Kingdom Running

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    Running the Christian race requires burning some bridges, and building others.

    February 12, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany It happened on a Wednesday several years ago. Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pure And Simple Joy Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    The Christian life is a life filled with joy no matter what the circumstances or "happenings" around us. Paul’s letter to the Philippians is an encouragement to us as to what that life looks like or could look like.

    PURE AND SIMPLE JOY In the midst of our hectic schedules and frantic efforts to finish our tasks, do you ever stop and wonder if something is missing in your life? When you take stock of what you are doing does it ever occur to you that you are not happy? You may feel unfulfilled in your job; ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Business As Usual

    Contributed by Brenda Jones on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,290 views

    We need a change in our attitude.

    BUSINESS AS USUAL Genesis 6:1-8 & Matthew 24:36-42 As read, my text this morning is taken from Genesis 6:1-8 & the Gospel according to Matthew 24:36-42. In your leisure, please read both texts in their entirely. Now as I was listening to the Church School lesson on these particular texts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Trekking With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus.

    Title: Trekking With Jesus Text: Luke 24:13-43 Thesis: The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and unexpected ways. Last week we saw how Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On The Road

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 16, 2011
     | 6,932 views

    As we walk the road of life, there will be times when our heart is heavy and our hope will seem to have vanished.

    Text: “Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem” (Luke 24:13). The same day referred to in this Scripture is the day of the Resurrection. The week prior to the Resurrection was filled with excitement because of the Passover ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Spiritual Warfare, Really?

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,741 views

    You may not want to think about it, you may not want to accept it, but the fact remains, if you have determined to follow Jesus with all your heart and live according to His plan that is found in His Word then you have been marked as a target by Satan.

    According to a study done by George Barna and the Barna Group, 40% of Christians in the United States strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” An additional two out of ten Christians (19%) said they “agree somewhat” with that perspective. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Help - Pt. 1 - The Help Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,282 views

    It is only a simple word, but it speaks to our deepest needs and longings. Do you need help?

    HELP! Pt. 1 I. Introduction Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured, Now I find I’ve changed my mind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Philip And The Ethiopian

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,025 views

    Philip and the Ethiopian (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 8 verses 26-40. (A). The 2 characters (1). An evangelist called Philip (vs 26) “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, Go south to the road--the desert road--that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza”. Philip is first introduced in Acts chapter 6; • And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    He Showed Himself

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    Jesus shows Himself to us in various ways.

    Text: “After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias… (John 21:1). According to the Gospel of John, this is the third time Jesus appeared before the disciples. The first time was the evening of the Resurrection. “Then the same day at evening, when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Sabbath Rest Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,519 views

    What a wonderful promise of rest we have from our God and king, but what does that rest mean? How are we to understand the rest He offers?

    Hebrews: Chapter 4 September 14, 2008 Sabbath Rest I started off this week worn out. From the very beginning I was drained. This was just one of those weeks were everything caught up with me at once. A little over a month ago we found out that my sister was pregnant. My wife and I were really ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,385 views

    Nobody will get through this life without taking a few hits. The Bible says that a just man falleth 7 times, but he riseth again. Somebody is making a come-back today.

    Acts 14:19-21 ¶ And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Bush On Fire With God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,476 views

    The man who wanted to deliver Israel by his own strength is turned into a man of God and he will answer the call to deliver Israel by God's strength.

    EXODUS 3:1-6 A BUSH ON FIRE WITH GOD [Isaiah 33:12-16] Moses had been a prince in Egypt. While Moses’ is living in Pharaoh’s house, he attempts to become Israel's deliverer after the manner of the flesh. He kills an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave. Moses is then forced to run to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Betrayed But Not Bitter


    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,580 views

    How to follow God even though you have been betrayed.

    In our text this morning in John 13 deals with the issue of betrayal. With a kiss, Judas betrayed Jesus. The thing that makes betrayal so painful is that by its very nature it comes from someone you trust, someone you believe in and have confidence in. In fact, what I have learned is the closer you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    #51 Love God – Love Others Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 23, 2021
     | 5,223 views

    What is the most important commandment in God’s Word? Jesus says in essence it is to LOVE. Mark 12:28-34 teach us who and how God wants us to love.

    #51 Love God – Love Others Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 22, 2021 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 12:28 INTRODUCTION You know, kids have some funny ideas about love, but some really get it. Illus. – Listen to these definitions of love by kids: • Karl, age 5, says “Love is when a girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Life On Mission - Connect

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 19, 2021
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Have you seen the Lord, have you truly seen the Lord? Are you connected to the Lord Are you willing to count the cost to follow Him? Are You willing to keep your eye on the prize? Not on the prize of heaven, but on the prize of the one who sacrificed himself for you.

    Beloved as many of you are aware, ... we have recently started a Lenten series addressing a Life on Mission. And the first portion of a Life on Mission is connectedness. Connecting with our fellow man ... Connecting with those that God ... has placed in our life. To be a person of Grace ... to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican